282 results found for 'transocean barents'

282 results found for 'transocean barents'
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  • Transocean retires four floaters, lands new semi-sub deals

    24 July 2018
    Business & Finance, Exploration & Production

    In the last three months since its previous fleet status report, offshore driller Transocean has landed new contracts and extensions but has also seen dayrates cut for several of its drillships while four floaters have been retired. 

  • Transocean finds work for five drillships and four semi-subs

    22 July 2021
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders, Vessels

    Transocean has secured new contracts for five drillships and four semi-submersible rigs but also received a termination for one of the rigs.

  • Transocean strikes multiple rig deals with total backlog of $1.9 billion

    10 February 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Transocean has secured new contracts and extensions in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Suriname and Brazil for nine rigs in its offshore fleet.

  • Equinor forced to restart Canadian well due to operational challenges

    26 September 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders, Safety

    Norwegian energy giant Equinor has encountered difficulties during its drilling operations offshore Canada. As a result, operations will take longer than previously expected.

  • Transocean rig spuds first of ten gas wells in Black Sea drilling campaign

    25 March 2025
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

    OMV Petrom and Romgaz have started drilling the first gas production well in their multi-well program in the Romanian sector of the Black Sea with a semi-submersible rig, owned by Transocean, a Switzerland-based offshore drilling giant.

  • Hibernia platform production still shut after latest spill. Regulator launches probe

    22 August 2019

    The sheen from the latest spill is reported to have dissipated.

  • Canada: Operators checking offshore facilities for storm damage before resuming ops

    21 November 2018
    Exploration & Production, Infrastructure

    Following a storm in Canada last week, which was believed to be one of the worst in the region since 1982, oil and gas operators are still assessing their offshore facilities for damage before resuming operations. 

  • With multiple upcoming deals in the bag, sea of opportunities for Transocean’s rig fleet still ‘robust’

    1 August 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Offshore drilling contractor Transocean has expanded its contract backlog with multiple new deals during the second quarter of 2023.

  • As the offshore drilling market tightens, what’s up with the semi-sub rig fleet?

    7 July 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders

    Westwood underscores that the harsh environment semi-sub market is all sold out, thanks to the offshore drilling market’s upcycle.

  • After Transocean, Halliburton snaps up multi-million job on giant gas project in Black Sea

    12 December 2023
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    OMV Petrom has picked Halliburton Romania, a subsidiary of the U.S.-based Halliburton, has been picked for integrated drilling services.

  • Statoil to Drill with Transocean Spitsbergen in Barents Sea

    14 August 2014
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    Statoil has received consent for exploration drilling using the Transocean Spitsbergen semi-submersible drilling rig to drill well 7319/12-1 Pingvin in production licence 713, in the Barents Sea.  The well is in the Barents Sea, around 296 km from Hammerfest. Water depth at the site is approx. 422 metres. Drilling is planned to begin in August […]

  • Bassoe: This is why the world needs more harsh-environment semisubs

    27 August 2018
    Exploration & Production

    There just aren’t enough new rigs to meet long-term drilling requirements in the North Sea and Canada. More newbuilds are coming.

  • Equinor gearing up for exploration campaign in Canada to boost Bay du Nord resources

    15 April 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Environment, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Vessels

    Norway’s Equinor is mobilising to drill two exploration wells in waters offshore Canada, which could add to its Bay du Nord offshore project development.

  • More rigs exiting North Sea next year, despite semi-sub activity picking up in 2022, says Westwood

    24 November 2022
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Project & Tenders

    Despite the uptick in utilisation and award activity for the North Sea semi-submersibles, Westwood said the demand outlook for 2023 is low.

  • Two Barents Sea wells lined up for Transocean rig

    22 September 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Safety

    Vår Energi has secured two types of permits from the Norwegian authorities for two exploration wells located in the Barents Sea off Norway.

  • Equinor gets the go-ahead for drilling ops in Barents Sea

    26 January 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation, Safety

    Equinor has received consent from Norway’s offshore regulator for exploration drilling in the Barents Sea, using one of Transocean’s rigs.

  • Transocean rig gearing up to spud Barents Sea wildcat in April

    11 February 2025
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy

    Equinor has secured a drilling permit with Norway’s authorities to drill an exploration well in the Barents Sea with one of Transocean’s semi-submersible rigs.

  • Energy trip down memory lane: Offshore oil & gas discoveries to remember 2024 by

    1 May 2025
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production

    While current indications firmly point out that oil and gas are here to stay for years to come, the same goes for decarbonization, which is expected to pick up more speed globally, including in the oil and gas arena, as Big Oil signs off on new greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction endeavors alongside new hydrocarbon pursuits. Offshore Energy has made a collection of the most significant oil and gas finds that came to light last year.

  • Equinor sets its sights on Barents Sea wildcat

    15 March 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders, Regulation & Policy, Rules & Regulation

    Oil and gas giant Equinor has received a drilling permit from Norwegian authorities for a wildcat well located in the Barents Sea off Norway.

  • Equinor preparing to spud Barents Sea wildcat with Transocean rig in spring

    22 February 2024
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy

    Equinor has secured a drilling permit from the country’s authorities for an exploration well in the Barents Sea.

  • Transocean deploys safety system for protection on rig drill floor

    11 February 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Equipment, Exploration & Production, Infrastructure, Safety, Technology

    Transocean has deployed the HaloGuard technology on a drillship working in the Gulf of Mexico with plans to deploy it on 6 more rigs by the end of the year.

  • Equinor granted Isflak well drilling permit

    8 February 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Infrastructure, Project & Tenders

    Norwegian oil major Equinor has been given a drilling permit to drill a new wildcat well in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway.

  • Vår Energi preparing to spud wildcat with Transocean rig

    6 December 2023
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy

    Vår Energi has secured a drilling permit to spud a wildcat well in the Barents Sea, using one of Transocean’s semi-submersible rigs.

  • All systems go for Equinor to use Transocean rig for drilling ops

    15 March 2024
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy

    Equinor has received consent to deploy one of Transocean’s rigs for exploration activities in the Barents Sea.

  • Equinor all set to kick off drilling ops with Transocean rig

    26 April 2024
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Exploration & Production, Regulation & Policy

    Equinor has received consent to embark on offshore drilling activities with one of Transocean’s rigs in the Barents Sea.